Contract Manager

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A facilities management company is seeking a Contract Manager to oversee operations at Sheffield - Westfield School. The ideal candidate will have significant experience, preferably in a PFI environment, strong communication skills, and relevant qualifications. This role involves managing contracts, leading teams, and ensuring service delivery aligns with performance metrics. Remote working is available, with occasional office travel required.

Benefits

Wide variety of tailored benefits

Qualifications

• Substantial practical experience in a PFI setting is ideal.
• Strong communication skills and good computer literacy are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage the financial performance of contracts and maximize margin.
• Lead a team of mobile/static workforce and subcontractors.
• Develop client relationships to ensure contract retention.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Good level of computer literacy

Education

Relevant industry qualifications

Managing IOSH Certificate

Job description

We're looking for a Contract Manager to join our Sheffield - Westfield School.

Location: Sheffield - Westfield School - remote working available, with occasional travel to the office required.

Hours: 40 hours per week - Monday to Friday, 08:30 am to 17:30 pm.

What will you be responsible for?

As a Contract Manager, you'll be working within the Oldham Schools team, supporting them in delivering high-quality facilities management services across PFI educational sites.

Your day-to-day responsibilities include:

1. Managing the financial performance of contracts and maximising margin.
2. Leading a team of mobile/static workforce and subcontractors.
3. Developing client relationships to ensure contract retention and future opportunities.
4. Ensuring delivery of services in line with contract KPIs and SLAs.
5. Attending monthly financial and performance review meetings.

What are we looking for?

This role of Contract Manager is ideal if:

• You have substantial practical experience, ideally within a PFI setting.
• You hold relevant industry qualifications and a Managing IOSH Certificate.
• You have strong communication skills and a good level of computer literacy.

We value potential and transferrable skills. Even if you don't meet every requirement, please apply and let's have a chat.

Rewards and Benefits

We offer a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. More information is available on our benefits page.

Diversity and Inclusion

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive workplace is a priority. We are committed to fair hiring practices and supporting disabled applicants through our Disability Confident status. Learn more about our D&I initiatives and action plan.

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